Aeschines Against Ctesiphon

Aeschines Against Ctesiphon: On The Crown is a historical book written by Rufus Byam Richardson in 1889. The book is a detailed account of the famous trial of Aeschines, an Athenian orator, who accused Ctesiphon, another orator, of proposing an illegal motion. The motion, if passed, would have awarded a crown to Demosthenes, a rival of Aeschines. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the speeches made by both Aeschines and Ctesiphon during the trial. It also includes an in-depth discussion of the political and historical context of the trial, and the impact it had on the Athenian society. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek history, politics, and rhetoric. It provides a fascinating insight into the legal system and the art of public speaking in ancient Athens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.